This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, December 1, 2025 (44 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
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Answer length: 3 squares
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PEA as a word: (cooking) The edible seed of Pisum sativum; (especially, when without a qualifier) A plant, Pisum sativum, member of the legume (Fabaceae) family.
PEA has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 29, 2025.
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